Chief Financial Officer

3 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aldar Academies Full time

The Chief Financial Officer will be fully responsible for the overall financial leadership of Aldar Education including the oversight of the company’s financial strategy, financial reporting, treasury operations and financial risk management whilst delivering the organisations strategic aims and policies to ensure high quality and successful outcomes for the business and associated schools. The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, capitalizing the economic profit and return on capital investment, while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties

Provides leadership for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the company.
Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization, which includes providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, providing Executive Management with advice on the financial implications of new programs/ strategies

Specific Duties

Lead the Aldar Education growth plan strategy and lead the five-year business planning process to reflect the company’s long term financial and operational directions
Lead the internal investment process including greenfield, brownfield expansion and M&A due diligence and valuation
Lead an effective capital allocation framework to ensure maximum possible returns for the shareholders
Lead discussions with local and international banks for debt funding requirements
Oversees all feasibility studies, financial management and business plan processes to support financial decision making
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Executive Management and School Principals to support and advise on all financial aspects, processes, strategy and development and any other duties as required by Aldar Education CEO.
Provide Executive Management with advice on the financial implications of any business activities / solutions (current or new).
Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Cash management including managing existing and future capital through a combination of debt and equity required to sustain the business for the long term
Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organisation
Oversee, manage and establish strong banking relationships with financial institutions
Primary responsibility for development and oversight of financial policies, procedures and internal controls for the company,
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with the applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
Oversee annual internal and external audits, ensuring company controls benefit from best in class global standards while allowing the business to function effectively
Provide support and counsel to the business and IT department to strategise, implement and execute digital transformation initiatives across the business
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Related professional accounting qualification required.
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) preferable.

Minimum Experience

A total of 12 years of leadership/management experience in a related field required, within the Middle East region
Education industry experience essential within an operating school portfolio
Growth and expansion experience required, with a minimum of 15 years' experience of successful M&A projects.
Experience in supporting corporate action/capital market transactions.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
Organizational ability, of self and others.
Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local Government compliance matters).
Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
Outstanding commercial acumen.



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